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The Powerhouse Of The Atom – Gladkov

In this post we will see the book The Powerhouse of the Atom by K. Gladkov.   About the Book The Powerhouse of the Atom is a compact encyclopaedic book for young readers on the structure of matter and atomic … Continue reading

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Essays About the Universe – Vorontsov-Vel’yaminov

In this post, we will see the book Essays About the Universe by Boris A. Vorontsov-Vel’yaminov.  About the book: This book by a prominent Soviet astronomer and imaginative interpreter of the history and latest knowledge of astronomy, an age-old science … Continue reading

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Shcholkin – Physics of the Microworld

In this post, we will see the book titled Physics of the Microworld by K. I. Shcholkin. The book is an introduction to many facets of the quantum phenomena, both basic and advanced. The book is essentially a collection of a variety of essays … Continue reading

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Laser Physics and Applications – Tarasov

We have already seen two books on Lasers by Lev Tarasov, namely Laser Age in Optics and Laser Physics. In this post we will see yet another book on Lasers by him, this one is titled Laser Physics and Applications. … Continue reading

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Key Problems of Physics and Astrophysics – Vitaly L. Ginzburg

This unusual book is a rare personal exploration of a wide range of current physics and astrophysics by a distinguished scientist; it was planned to educate budding scientists on important new topics. The book is excellent reading for intelligent undergraduates … Continue reading

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Science for Everyone – Storming the Fortress of Fusion

In the Science for Everyone Series we now come to the book Storming the Fortress of Fusion by G. S. Vornov. This book is one of the earliest Mir books that I have bought. [You can get the book here.] … Continue reading

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